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100 1 _aMarchant, Bessie,
_d1862-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Youngest Sister: A Tale of Manitoba
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-12
508 _aProduced by Al Haines, Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Youngest Sister: A Tale of Manitoba" by Bessie Marchant is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bertha, a sensitive and dreamy young girl who unexpectedly rises to the challenge when a man is in danger at sea, revealing her hidden bravery. Set against the backdrop of Manitoba, the narrative revolves around Bertha’s struggles with self-doubt and her desire to be useful, as well as the dynamics within her family, particularly with her two elder sisters. The opening of the novel introduces Bertha as she rushes home to prepare supper for her sisters when she encounters an alarming scene—a man stranded on the dangerous rocks known as the Shark's Teeth. Overwhelmed yet determined, Bertha bravely swims to save him, despite her initial fears and self-doubt. After overcoming this significant challenge, she feels a surge of elation, which awakens a desire within her to become more responsible and helpful around the house. The beginning sets a poignant tone, showcasing Bertha's emotional complexities and how her brave act catalyzes a transformation in her character, leading to a contemplation of her future in the face of impending changes within her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFarm life -- Fiction
653 _aManitoba -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
700 1 _aRainey, W.
_q(William),
_d1852-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48942
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